Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Limited (TSM) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

Taiwan Semiconductor Manu...

NYSE: TSM · Real-Time Price · USD
243.44
8.23 (3.50%)
At close: Sep 05, 2025, 3:59 PM
243.30
-0.06%
After-hours: Sep 05, 2025, 05:07 PM EDT

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Max Pain By Strike

TSM trades at $243.44, 2.5% above the near-term max pain of $237.5 expiring Sep 5, 2025 (0 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is stable across expirations ($160-$240), indicating stable market expectations. Key magnetic zone at 220 where 4 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for TSM shows stable levels around 212.38, reflecting balanced market expectations. The 38% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 243.44 may cap rallies. Strong magnetic level at 220 (4 expirations). Weekly expirations influence price 2-3 days before expiry; monthlies throughout their final week.

Max Pain Table

Expiration Date Max Pain Max Pain vs Current Price
Sep 5, 2025 237.5 -5.94 (-2.44%)
Sep 12, 2025 235 -8.44 (-3.47%)
Sep 19, 2025 220 -23.44 (-9.63%)
Sep 26, 2025 240 -3.44 (-1.41%)
Oct 3, 2025 225 -18.44 (-7.57%)
Oct 10, 2025 225 -18.44 (-7.57%)
Oct 17, 2025 220 -23.44 (-9.63%)
Oct 24, 2025 160 -83.44 (-34.28%)
Nov 21, 2025 220 -23.44 (-9.63%)
Dec 19, 2025 195 -48.44 (-19.90%)
Jan 16, 2026 190 -53.44 (-21.95%)
Feb 20, 2026 230 -13.44 (-5.52%)
Mar 20, 2026 200 -43.44 (-17.84%)
Apr 17, 2026 220 -23.44 (-9.63%)
May 15, 2026 230 -13.44 (-5.52%)
Jun 18, 2026 200 -43.44 (-17.84%)
Sep 18, 2026 230 -13.44 (-5.52%)
Dec 18, 2026 195 -48.44 (-19.90%)
Jan 15, 2027 175 -68.44 (-28.11%)
Dec 17, 2027 200 -43.44 (-17.84%)